Abstract

Background: Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) play a crucial role in the economy, yet they often face financial risks and a shortage of skilled labour. Understanding factors influencing SME operations, like organizational culture (OC) and job satisfaction (SL), is essential.

Methods: This study utilized a cross-sectional, quantitative, correlational, non-experimental approach. A combined tool was administered to 395 workers from 79 SMEs. Data were analyzed using a structural equation model in IBM AMOS.

Results: The analysis revealed a strong positive correlation between OC and SL, with a path coefficient of 0.82. Furthermore, the coefficient of determination of 0.68 indicated that a significant portion of SL variability was explained by OC, consistent with prior research findings.

Conclusion: The findings confirm a robust and significant association between OC and SL in SMEs. This underscores the importance of organizational culture in shaping job satisfaction within small and medium-sized businesses, with potential implications for enhancing employee well-being and organizational performance.